Transfers from Other U.B.C. Locals into Local 18
Local 18 takes pride in having all of our members either registered apprentices with the Skilled Trades Ontario or the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, and our journeypersons hold a valid Certificate of Qualification or Red Seal in their respective trade. Ontario does not recognize out-of-province apprenticeship programs, and therefore, Local 18 is required to assess the experience of each member wishing to transfer in.
Additionally, scaffolding is not a separately recognized trade within Ontario, and Local 18 would require those applicants to comply with the standards and register as an apprentice in the recognized appropriate trade in Ontario.
Local 18 Hamilton-Niagara prefers that any member wishing to transfer into our Local maintain a permanent residence and mailing address within the local work jurisdictional boundaries.
Should you have any questions regarding the transfer process, please contact either the Hamilton or Niagara office. We are always here and happy to help you with your questions.
Important! Prior to putting yourself in transfer status, please call ahead and speak to Cheryl Townsend in Hamilton (Zone 1), or Greg Reilly in Niagara (Zone 2), for pre-clearance.